Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the test factor and is used for comparison.

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What is an experimental group?

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The group in an experiment that receives the test factor.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What does it mean to conduct a fair test?

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To ensure that only one variable is changed at a time while keeping all other conditions the same.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is an observation?

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Information gathered through the senses that is used to form a hypothesis.

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What is a variable?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.